Sign up to The Irish Times Archive (1859 - 2008)My Account »

Thu 10 Oct 2007Gormley begins archaeological policy reviewMeasures to strengthen protection of archaeological heritage, rolling back a more liberal regime introduced by the 2004 National Monuments (Amendment) Act, are likely to emerge from a major review of archaeological policy and practice.The review, commissioned by Minister for the Environment John Gormley, got under way yesterday with a wide-ranging seminar in the National Botanic Gardens attended by archaeologists and campaigners for a greater level of protection.